Blue Earth County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Blue Earth County in MN is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 636 violent crimes and 733 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.7 per 100k residents, which is 39.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 81.2 per 100k, 50.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate64.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents636 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate81.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents733 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents185 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate36.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents465 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.7 | A | 636 | 106.2 | -39.1% |
| Property Crime | 81.2 | A | 733 | 163.6 | -50.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 39 | 3.5 | -62.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.5 | B | 131 | 22.3 | -30.4% |
| Burglary | 23.9 | C | 185 | 24.0 | -0.7% |
| Larceny | 36.7 | A | 465 | 116.4 | -68.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.7 | C | 80 | 22.2 | -6.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office
Mapleton Police Department
Mapleton, MN
Lake Crystal Police Department
Lake Crystal, MN
Madison Lake Police Department
Madison Lake, MN